| Front | earmark |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈɪəmɑːk/NAmE /ˈɪrmɑːrk/verb [usually passive]to decide that sth will be used for a particular purpose, or to state that sth will happen to sb/sth in the future ~ sb/sth (for sb/sth)The money had been earmarked for spending on new school buildings.  The factory has been earmarked for closure. ~ sb/sth (as sb/sth) She was earmarked early as a possible champion. noun[usually plural] (NAmE)a feature or quality that is typical of sb/sth The incident has all the earmarks of a terrorist attack. |
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